… the prize. We allow solutions at all stages of development that tackle these four areas of impact, as long as there is potential for impact and the idea is viable. 1 We looked at three frameworks to identify these key areas of impact and action. Project Drawdown’s framework Planetary Boundaries framework United …
… Are cultivated meat, seitan, and insect protein the future of food? The outsized climate impacts of traditional animal agriculture are now well known, leading to a consciousness … carbon and water-intense foods, like beef, with items that have a lighter environmental impact. Speakers will include Dr. Laura Scherer from the University of Leiden who will … scientist working in cultivated meat at the Good Food Institute. Cognizant of the outsized impact animal agriculture has on deforestation, biodiversity loss, surface and groundwater …
… Namrita Kapur is an impact investor with experience that spans philanthropy, NGOs, and the private sector. In this talk, she will lay out why and how impact investing can move the needle in deploying capital to address social and environmental problems. She’ll explain where impact investing sits in the spectrum of capital, and she’ll give an example from …
… growth and provide new jobs. Research Report Download the report In the News Stuart DeCew, Director at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment, discusses key insights from the research on MSNBC's Greenhouse: Other Media Financial Times: " Teaching the impact of climate change to the leaders of tomorrow " Hartford Business: " Business students …
… Increasingly, entrepreneurs are considering how to create a company that has a positive impact on society, promote corporate social responsibility, and use the power of business … "B" So you’ve decided you want to be more than just a company. You want to have a positive impact on society, promote corporate social responsibility, and use the power of business … 1985, Patagonia has dedicated 1 percent of sales each year to environmental causes. In the News Fast Company : " Should Your Company Be A Benefit Corporation, A B Corp, Or What? " - …
… Bob Quinn began stewarding Kamut (an ancient wheat variety from Egypt) on his large, 4th generation family farm in Montana in the1980’s; a journey in organic farming and care for community that has had a big impact in the industry. Mark Bomford Director of the Yale Sustainable Food Program (YSFP) … in the1980’s; a journey in organic farming and care for community that has had a big impact in the industry. Mark Bomford Director of the Yale Sustainable Food Program (YSFP) …
… their operations and products, companies are actively driving change and making a positive impact. Students across Yale are eager to join this movement, as they seek to launch careers … their operations and products, companies are actively driving change and making a positive impact. Students across Yale are eager to join this movement, as they seek to launch careers … their operations and products, companies are actively driving change and making a positive impact. Students across Yale are eager to join this movement, as they seek to launch careers …
… at The Nature Conservancy, for a presentation and discussion on the evolving field of impact investing. Charlotte will discuss the development of NatureVest, the role of non-profits in the impact investing sector, how she has made a career in deploying private equity for … Solutions Protecting Nature and Creating Wealth: A Behind-The-Scenes Look at Careers in Impact Investing … On Campus Protecting Nature and Creating Wealth: A Behind-The-Scenes Look …
… Finance and ESG Equity and Justice Bridging the Gap: How Philanthropy Can Unlock Impact Investing … Bridging the Gap: How Philanthropy Can Unlock Impact Investing -by Abhishri Aggarwal, Kate Logan, Namrita Kapur Overview Impact investing holds great potential where philanthropy falls short—mobilizing the scale …
… in a very short time, proving that a Global Fortune 500 company can have a strong positive impact on the community while making a profit. Currently at GSK Consumer Healthcare, Vijay … kind of marketing initiative in rural India, now expanding to Bangladesh. Join us as Vijay discusses this important work in emerging markets and how it is contributing to business, … kind of marketing initiative in rural India, now expanding to Bangladesh. Join us as Vijay discusses this important work in emerging markets and how it is contributing to business, …